Study with approachable, world-class professors in a student-centred, welcoming and cosmopolitan environment

Program Description

Our criminology program has the distinct virtue of being situated in an interdisciplinary department and, thus, uniquely provides students with both breadth and depth of knowledge. It has produced many distinguished graduates.

Criminology systematically examines criminal activity, legal issues, policing, regulation, the criminal justice system, and security as major factors in society. It focuses on the causes, consequences, and control of crimes, illegalities and wrongdoings, criminal law, policing, prosecution, sentencing, punishment, and deviance.

This program investigates how crimes and illegalities are defined, the enforcement and administration of laws, punishments and sanctions, and issues of law, morality and justice. Our offerings include new courses in environmental and corporate crime, surveillance, and media, crime and culture.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Admission Average: 70%

Mean Admission Average: 80%

ENG4U is required

Students may choose to double major in any BA Honours program

Experiential Learning

Fourth-year practicum courses in Sociology and Criminology

Meet professionals working in the field at departmental events

Take advantage of available volunteer opportunities with local organizations

You will benefit from accessible and highly respected professors who are committed to your education. They are renowned for their outstanding research and publications—you will have the opportunity to study with the authors of the texts you’ll read.

Our students, from undergraduate to doctoral levels, are actively engaged in peer support and learning. Consult with the UWindsor Student Success Centre to improve your learning and study skills. Our department has an academic advisor who will help students organize their course pathways and respond to course pathway design issues.